Spoilers ahead: for the puzzle and the movies/games
This page reveals all categories and answers for this puzzle. It also discusses plot details, story endings, and other spoilers for some of the movies/games shown.
easy
Zombie horror-comedies
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All four keep the undead threat intact while making room for slapstick, deadpan jokes, Austen parody, or elaborate rules about cardio.
medium
Couriers carry dangerous cargo
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A passenger, an envelope, data stored in a courier's head, and bags of drugs turn routine transport jobs into criminal pursuits.
hard
Tests lead to elite recruitment
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Each recruit faces an unusual test before entering an elite institution. The exam may involve espionage drills, flooded rooms, an arcade cabinet, or an orbiting battle school.
tricky
Titles contain clothing materials
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Polyester, velvet, cotton, and leather all belong in a fabric shop. Here they lead to suburban rot, glam rock, Harlem nightlife, and professional football.